Abstract: An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.

Abstract: A supply control system for a tank utilized in a semiconductor manufacturing process is disclosed.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising a sintered hydroxyapatite abrasive agent providing good cleaning and whitening of the tooth surface, with minimal dentine abrasivity.

Abstract: A solenoid valve assembly capable of providing a continuous flow of pressurized inert gas to operate a process tool without interruption. A system comprising the solenoid valve assembly is also provided. The valve assembly comprises a manifold that is internally fluidly connected to each of the internal pressure ports, the internal actuator port, and the internal relief port of each solenoid valve, and wherein the manifold comprises a dedicated external relief port for each of the solenoid valves, wherein the dedicated external relief port is in fluid communication with the internal relief port of the respective solenoid valve such that, when one of the solenoid valves is de-energized, a second source of pressurized inert gas can be connected to the external relief port and supply pressure to the respective pneumatic valve operated by that solenoid valve.

Abstract: A solenoid valve assembly capable of providing a continuous flow of pressurized inert gas to operate a process tool without interruption. The valve assembly comprises a manifold that is internally fluidly connected to each of the internal pressure ports, the internal actuator port, and the internal relief port of each solenoid valve, and wherein the manifold comprises a dedicated external relief port for each of the solenoid valves, wherein the dedicated external relief port is in fluid communication with the internal relief port of the respective solenoid valve such that, when one of the solenoid valves is de-energized, a supply of a pressurized inert gas can be connected to the external relief port the supply pressure to a respective pneumatic valve operated by that solenoid valve.

Abstract: A solenoid valve assembly capable of providing a continuous flow of pressurized inert gas to operate a process tool without interruption.

Abstract: A solenoid valve assembly capable of providing a continuous flow of pressurized inert gas to operate a process tool without interruption. A system comprising the solenoid valve assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A method of protecting a networked industrial controller from network storms is disclosed in the specification. The networked industrial controller has a real-time operating system and communication components performing communication exchanges with connected networks. The method comprises steps of: (a) Initializing a watchdog thread monitor thread to have a high priority within the real-time operating system's kernel level; (b) configuring a watchdog thread to periodically (every TAlive time) send an alive event signal to the watchdog thread monitor thread if all other threads of application programs are operating normally; (c) starting the watchdog thread monitor thread waiting for receiving the alive event signal within a timeout period TAliveTout (TAliveTout is longer than TAlive); (d) identifying a network storm in response to the alive event signal; and (e) controlling the communication exchanges in response to the alive event signal and current phase of the watchdog thread monitor thread.

Abstract: A method of protecting a networked industrial controller from network storms is disclosed in the specification. The networked industrial controller has a real-time operating system and communication components performing communication exchanges with connected networks. The method comprises steps of: (a) Initializing a watchdog thread monitor thread to have a high priority within the real-time operating system's kernel level; (b) configuring a watchdog thread to periodically (every TAlive time) send an alive event signal to the watchdog thread monitor thread if all other threads of application programs are operating normally; (c) starting the watchdog thread monitor thread waiting for receiving the alive event signal within a timeout period TAliveTout (TAliveTout is longer than TAlive); (d) identifying a network storm in response to the alive event signal; and (e) controlling the communication exchanges in response to the alive event signal and current phase of the watchdog thread monitor thread.

Abstract: In order to test the performance of a mobile communications channel, the occurrences of active signals and interference signals are analyzed to determine a percentage interference figure for each channel, which can be used in radio planning.

Abstract: An arrangement for use in the control of electronic systems and/or equipment by an operator which enables the operator to use tactile touch and audio information to control or select facilities of the electronic systems and/or equipment under the control of the operator.